Sanyo VPC-T1284 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.

Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

EN-1

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital

devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This

equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of

the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified

in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required

to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),

restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.)

again.

EN-2

READ THIS FIRST

Trademark Information



Microsoft

and Windows

are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Pentium®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

SD™ is a trademark.

SDHC™ is a trademark.

Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s

manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often

specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market

requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products

very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.

Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and!internal

memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and!included

accessories.

The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

EN-3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off

and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power

off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask

the store of purchase.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,

on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally

swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a

motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

Please use battery with complete external seals.

Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed.

This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

EN-4

Cautions

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the

terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or

damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to

leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your

body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your

eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

Camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use

excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous

use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause

burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use

the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise

significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and

electric shock.

EN-5

Warning:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California

(USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

zThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

zChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the userís authority to operate the equipment.

EN-6

FOR CANADIAN USERS

zThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to

EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the

world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high

quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or

reused.

The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment,

batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed

of separately from your household waste.

Note:

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this

chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a

heavy metal at a certain concentration.

This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb:

lead

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for

used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and

accumulators.

Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste

collection/recycling centre.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Manufacturer and Address

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome,

Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan

Authorized Representative and Address

SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany

EN-7

Symbols used in this manual

Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in

the sections “Troubleshooting”.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FCC information

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Model number: VPC-T1284

Trade Name: SANYO

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY

Address: 21605 Plummer Street

Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Canadian ICES-003 information

EN-8

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions

and the notes described below:

Use only the specified battery.

Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life

and reduce camera performance.

When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has

not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect the number of images

that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we

recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one

complete cycle before use.

The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the

flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to

prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a

long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.

Always keep the battery terminals clean.

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.

Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.

To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

- SANYO Li-ion Battery, 3.7V, 700mAh

CONTENTS

EN-9

10 INTRODUCTION

10 Overview

10 Package Contents

11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

11 Front View

12 Rear View

13 LCD Monitor Display

15 GETTING STARTED

15 Preparation

16 Charging the Battery

17 Initial Settings

19 CAPTURE MODE

19 Capturing Images

20 Setting the Scene Mode

22 Setting the Panorama Mode

23 Taking Images When the Smile

Feature Is On

24 Recording Shots into Multiple Image

Layout

24 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

25 VIDEO MODE

25 Recording Video Clips

25 Playing Back Video Clips

26 PLAYBACK MODE

26 Playing Back Still Images

27 Thumbnail Display

27 Removing Red-eye

28 Attaching Voice Memos

29 Protecting Images

30 Erasing Images

31 MENU OPTIONS

31 Capture Menu

34 Video Menu

35 Playback Menu

37 Setup Menu

39 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

39 Downloading Your Files

40 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

40 Install the PC camera driver

41 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

42 SPECIFICATIONS

43 APPENDIX

43 Possible Number of Shots

44 Troubleshooting

45 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant

Printer

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